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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.72, 1,305.30 and 596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.72, 1,305.30 and 596.80 is: 822.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.72 : 1,305.30 = 596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.72/1,305.30 = 596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.72x = 1,305.30 × 596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.72x = 779,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,003.04/946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.84

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